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R792 CWS

1998 Fiat Cinquecento

Pink Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

75,240 mi
Last recorded75,240 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento57,973 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR792 CWS
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1998
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 75,240 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Apr 2018 75,240 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Apr 2017 70,881 miles

Body has slight corrosion Underside in various areas (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 64,902 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2016 64,900 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 58,317 miles

All suspension components have slight corrosion

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 28 Feb 2015 58,317 miles

All suspension components have slight corrosion

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 54,788 miles

both driveshafts outer c.v boots starting to crack/perish

n/s/f shock absorber leaking

o/s/f brake disc corroding on inner face

o/s/r wheel buckled slightly

rear wiper blade split

slight exhaust blow on centre to rear section joint

unable to visually check brake pads

Fail 22 Jul 2013 54,788 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both driveshafts outer c.v boots starting to crack/perish

n/s/f shock absorber leaking

o/s/f brake disc corroding on inner face

o/s/r wheel buckled slightly

rear wiper blade split

slight exhaust blow on centre to rear section joint

unable to visually check brake pads

Pass 16 Apr 2012 47,815 miles

both rear suspention arms rusting

both rear back plates rusting

child seat fitted to nearside front seat belt only webbin checked

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak from engine / gearbox

petrol cap seal starting to crack

steel brake and fuel lines starting to rust

Fail 16 Apr 2012 47,815 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

steel brake and fuel lines starting to rust

both rear back plates rusting

both rear suspention arms rusting

child seat fitted to nearside front seat belt only webbin checked

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak from engine / gearbox

petrol cap seal starting to crack

Pass 6 Apr 2011 41,326 miles

Offside rear tyre perrished

Pass 17 Apr 2010 39,900 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

O/s/r tyre under inflated.

Slight bind o/s/r brake.

Windscreen damaged.

Fail 10 Apr 2010 39,892 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

O/s/r tyre under inflated.

Slight bind o/s/r brake.

Windscreen damaged.

Pass 19 Aug 2008 36,693 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 36,692 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 34,536 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 34,536 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 34,262 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 34,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

How Reliable is the Fiat Cinquecento?

Based on 197,390 MOT tests across 33,116 vehicles.

62.6%
Pass Rate
3,093
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
33,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 23,095
parking brake recording little or no effort 14,321
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 11,533
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 10,676
brake recording little or no effort 10,260
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R792 CWS is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento in Pink with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Cinquecento models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 57,973 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Cinquecento fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 23,095 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R792 CWS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Cinquecento typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Cinquecento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R792 CWS is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 24 April 1998.

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